A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
Provides clerical support, coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with all disciplines. Assists with patient care activities and other tasks on the unit.
Responsibilities:
1. Assesses and performs clerical needs of the unit & unit management in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous manner. 2. Answers phones, call bell and interacts with visitors, patients & staff members in an efficient & courteous manner. 3. Provides input to charge nurse/clinical leader/manager with unit staffing process. 4. Organizes and maintains patient records. 5. Manages and maintains various unit supplies within budgetary constraints. 6. Prepares and maintains charts for all patients insuring confidentiality for patients & their families at all times. 7. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. 8. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members & patients. 9. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment. 10. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence. 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required:
Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to prioritize tasks.
Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment:
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company:
Danbury Hospital Org Unit:
174
Department:
Oncology Exempt:
No Salary Range:
$17.00 - $28.50 Hourly It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent's sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
